Christian Rowland writing for ODOGWU MEDIA...Karim Benzema has signed a new deal keeping him at Real Madrid until 2021, the La Liga side have announced.

The 29-year-old has two years remaining on his existing contract but
has now signed for a further two years as part of an agreement that will
allegedly see his release clause increased to a staggering €1 billion
(£890m).

Benzema has been the subject of long-term transfer links to Arsenal,
with a story in the Spanish press,vwith claims that Madrid were
considering offloading the Frenchman to the Gunners for £44m.

The striker's renewal comes as Los Blancos look to tie down their top
stars to new, long-term contracts, with new deals announced for Isco,
Marcelo and Dani Carvajal over the last week.

Benzema joined Madrid from Lyon in 2009 and has since gone on to score
181 goals in 371 appearances, winning two La Liga titles, three
Champions Leagues and two Copas del Rey.